Fruit and leaf drop at early stages can be prevented by the application of
(a) cytokinins
(b) ethylene
(c) auxins
(d) gibberellic acid
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Correct option is (c) auxins
Auxin delays abscission of leaves and fruits at early stages. Whenever leaf or fruit fall occurs, the organ concerned stops producing auxin. However, it promotes abscission of older, mature leaves and fruits.